Inkwell - Wise Owl One Hour Enamel
Wise Owl One Hour Enamel Paint is an absolute game changer for furniture painting and cabinet projects. This quick cure formula knocks it out of the park, helping both DIYers and pros get the job done in record time.
COLOUR - Inkwell is a deep, inky navy. The perfect shade for a bold statement, adding depth and elegance to your space.
One Hour Enamel Paint (OHE) is an incredibly tough, fast-drying acrylic enamel paint for interior and exterior use on surfaces that require a quick return to service and an abrasion-resistant finish.
See the full colour range here.
Perfect For Projects where you need a Tough yet Smooth Finish
Whether you're working on:
- Furniture
- Kitchen cabinets
- Tabletops
- Interior or exterior doors
This paint is built to deliver a durable finish that can handle high-traffic areas.
Key Features
- Soft, satin finish
- Fast drying
- Low odour
- Super durable
- Excellent coverage
- Interior or Exterior use
- Wide range of colours
Wise Owl Paint™ Application Wisdom for PRO Results
· Prime: Use with Wise Owl's Stain Eliminating Primer for superior adhesion.
· Avoid Shellac-Based Primers: This will cause the paint to crackle.
· Don’t Overwork: Lay down enough paint so that it can self-level, but avoid drips.
· No Wax Over Enamel: This paint doesn’t require a wax topcoat.
· Recoat Time: Recommended recoat time is 2 hours.
· Application Methods: Apply with a brush or roller. For spraying, it can be watered down up to 10%.
Durability & Versatility
Originally made with kitchen cabinets in mind, it's also perfect for DIY and professional furniture painting projects.
If you're after a super tough finish for high-traffic, high-use pieces like tabletops or interior and exterior doors.
These are the areas that benefit from the quick-cure, tough-as-nails finish that OHE offers!
Optional Clear Coat
Wise Owl One Hour Enamel is a super durable paint that really doesn’t need a topcoat. But if you want to change the sheen of your finish you can pick the perfect one to match your style.
The clear coat is great for adding extra durability on painted floors, and it can even be used over bare wood.
Tin Size and Coverage
The tins come in 32oz (943ml), just shy of a litre.
You can usually get 3-4 pieces out of one tin, depending on the size and colour.
Pro Tips
- Prep: Make sure your surface is squeaky clean and give it a good sand. Priming will help with durability, especially on high-use pieces.
- Application: The trick is to get enough paint on your brush to let it self-level, but not so much that it drips.
- Coats: It’s a bit thinner than most furniture paints, so you might need a couple of coats to get used to its consistency.
- Spraying or Rolling: You can roll or spray it too!
- No Water Needed: It’s already got a nice, thin consistency, and it dries fairly quickly. Apply it like a top coat - lay it on, smooth it out, and leave it alone!